Hey guys,

Found a lot of these fics in ao3 and fanfiction.net but none had the pairing or the story I had been searching for.
And as Toni Morrison has said

"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it."

So here I am with my own story with this trope.

My interpretation of characters and my portrayal of them vary from canon and may be differing from yours, but I still do hope that you get the essence of the characters somewhere.

I got acquainted with the Harry Potter world quite late and my fascination with it is as deep as it's new. And since stepping into this world, through movies, excerpts of the books and delving into a world of fanfictions, I have developed a deep love for the characters.

And among these characters that I love with all my heart is Severus Snape!
I am neither a Snape apologist nor a Snape hater. I am just a fan who loves him and feels he deserves so so much better.

Circumstances surely shape people but more so, do their responses towards those circumstances shape them.
And his circumstances shaped him the way he became. I am neither justifying his flaws nor exaggerating his goodness. Severus Snape is a grey character and he shall always remain so, in my belief. His flaws make him beautiful.

But please do understand that in this particular story, the universe in which he is placed differs from canon simply because his feelings towards chief people in his life differs greatly from canon. And since they do, he is shaped around similar circumstances a bit differently.

Pairing:

James Potter x Severus Snape x Lily Evans

(A triad pairing with aspects of love and friendship delved)

The story begins in their fifth year. Niether the werewolf prank nor SWM have taken place yet. And so I see more scope of redemption there than in any other place.

A few excerpts have been taken from the book while some have been modified. Rights of the orginal text goes to JK Rowling.

The characters and everything belongs to JK Rowling except the writing of the story.

PS: I do not condone JKR's controversial views nor do I support them.

Love,
PSR